Federation of Canadian Naturists - Canada’s national nudist organizationBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongNaturism has been defined as “a way of life in harmony with nature characterized by the practice of social nudity with the intention of encouraging self-respect, respect for others and for the environment.” The Federation of Canadian Naturists is Canada’s national nudist organization. We asked Greg Snow, the President of the Federation of Canadian Naturists, to tell us about it. <MORE>

The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers' Guide: Downhill to Fine Wine and Accommodations: Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee by Carol and Jim SteinerBook review by Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongCarol and Jim Steiner are hikers, writers and photographers. They have hiked over 800 miles of the Appalachian Trail. A mutual friend brought them to our annual open house get-together and we loved their stories about their hiking adventures. When they told us they were writing a guidebook about their experiences, we knew we wanted to review it. <MORE>

Discover Florida Cruise Ports & Which Cruise Lines Sail From EachBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongWe love cruise vacations! Between the two of us, we have enjoyed over 600 days on cruise ships. Living in sunny Florida, it is very easy to book a cruise from any of our excellent ports. For this article, we've gathered information about each Florida cruise port and which cruise lines sail from each. <MORE>

Amatungulu Tours – Nudist Activities In The Most Picturesque Places In South AfricaBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongSituated at the southern tip of Africa, South Africa is a country filled with natural beauty that is bordered on three sides by nearly 3000km of Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean coastline. Amatungulu Tours owner Jakes Conradie offers tours of most picturesque places and resorts South Africa. <MORE>

Clothing Optional Vacation Spots in ColoradoFinding some interesting clothing optional vacation places to visit in Colorado isn’t always easy. You’re mainly looking at hot spring facilities that have a bit more flexibility and customers wanting their whole body to benefit from the mineral-infused springs. Also, there’s the need for privacy and discretion, especially in these days of smartphones with cameras in everyone’s hands. You want a place to visit or stay that’s designed for visitors and overnight guests alike where keeping things private is just as important to the staff as the guests. Here are a few places to visit in Colorado where you can let everything hang out. <MORE>

Travelites Nudist Retreat - Arrive as a visitor, leave as a friend.By Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongFor more than thirty years, Travelites, Inc. has offered a South Carolina retreat whose "members and visitors enjoy the pool, hot tub, volleyball, lawn games, chaise lounges, relaxing, and de-stressing." They firmly believe that nudism is for the whoile family to enjoy. Families, couples, and single men and women of good character are invited to visit and join. <MORE>​

Paradise Lakes Resort - Smiling faces (and bare bottoms) are everywhere!By Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongWe spent a few very-relaxing and enjoyable days at Paradise Lakes Resort in Pasco County, just north of Tampa, Florida. Whether you are younger, older, straighter, gayer, thinner or thicker, lighter or darker, Paradise Lakes Resort staff and guests will welcome you like part of the family. Smiling faces (and bare bottoms) are everywhere! <MORE>

Nuance B&B - A small and intimate naturist retreat in Southwest MichiganBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongFor nudists and naturists hoping to enjoy warm hospitality, comfortable and welcoming guestrooms, delicious breakfasts and the chance for you (or you and your partner) to connect with nature, Nuance B&B is a private 40 acre naturist retreat in Southwest Michigan. We asked Innkeeper, Naturist Action Committee Chair and Former AANR Executive Director Bill Schroer to tell us more. <MORE>

Alpenglow Ranch – the upscale clothing optional bed & breakfast with resort type amenities in Central OregonBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongOregon is a state that is famous for its natural beauty. With stunning coastline, magnificent mountains and crystal clear lakes, Oregon is a national treasure. If you are a nudist or naturist, the Alpenglow Ranch near Bend, Oregon offers everything you’ll need to enjoy it all. <MORE>

Holland America Canada & New England Discovery Cruise with Nudist & Naturist InfoBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongHolland America offers their seven day Canada & New England Discovery cruise from either Boston to Montreal or Montreal to Boston. We chose the Boston to Montreal cruise and added two additional nights to explore Montreal at the end of the cruise. These ports along the northern Atlantic coast offer both incredible history and breathtaking scenery. <MORE>

Lake Como Family Nudist Resort and CommunityLutz, Florida, USAQuite possibly the friendliest place where you can be nude and naturalIf there could ever be a role-model for what a nudist resort should be, Lake Como Family Nudist Resort and Community in Lutz, Florida would be it. Quality lodgings, great management, a beautiful setting, amazing amenities and some of the friendliest people we have ever encountered anywhere - Lake Como Family Nudist Resort and Community has it all. <MORE>

​Las Vegas Naturists - Offering clean wholesome fun in Las VegasBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongThe Las Vegas Naturists group is an AANR nudist couples club. They focus on clean wholesome fun and have become the biggest nudist club in Las Vegas. We asked Hardy Brunell, founder of Las Vegas Naturists, to tell us more.<MORE>

Gay Naturists International - An organization that cares about who you are, not what you doBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongNudist, naturist and skinnydip vacations are some of the fastest growing markets for travelers today. Nudist and naturist venues offer a welcoming attitude of body acceptance for people of every shape and size. Gay men have an excellent opportunity to enjoy nudist, naturist and skinnydip social events through Gay Naturists International. We asked GNI Board Member Nick Roessler, to tell us more. <MORE>

The Bar S Ranch – North Carolina’s 300 Acre Clothing Free ResortBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongWhat happens when you turn a North Carolina cattle ranch into a nudist haven? You get The Bar S Ranch - a thriving, 300 acre nudist resort with a seven acre lake stocked filled with bass and bream and miles of trails used for hikers, bikers, and golf carts.We asked Bar S Ranch Co-owner / Manager Lynn M. to tell us more. <MORE>

10 Websites To Help You Skinny-Dip Around The WorldBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongPeople all over the world enjoy nonsexual nude recreation. Some people call it nudism. Some call it naturism. Some call it skinny-dipping. Whatever name you use, it has been enjoyed for centuries by cultures almost everywhere. Today, you can skinny-dip in hundreds of cities, states, territories and countries if you know where to look. <MORE>

VikingRiverCruises - Grand European Tour For Naturists by Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongNaturists and Nudists that desire to enjoy a Viking River Cruises Grand European Tour through Hungary, Austria, Germany and The Netherlands have ample opportunities for clothing-optional recreation. <MORE>​

​Nude At The Bottom of the Grand CanyonNude Raft TripsBy Beverly B. PriceGrand – and magnificent, splendid, glorious, superb, impressive, awe-inspiring, majestic. It is impossible to be in the depths of the Grand Canyon and believe that the word “grand” says it all. <MORE>

American Association for Nude Recreation - Social Family Nudism in Appropriate Places / Our interview with American Association for Nude Recreation President Beverly B. PricePeople all over the world enjoy nonsexual nude recreation. Some call themselves skinnydippers. Some call themselves nudists. Some call themselves naturists. There are nudist or naturist vacations, clubs, resorts, campgrounds, groups, cruises and beaches across the globe.<MORE>​

Haulover BeachSunny Isles, FloridaSouth Florida's World Famous Clothing Optional Beach by Steven Skelley & Thomas RoutzongHaulover Beach in South Florida is a) one of the most beautiful beaches in the world b) one of the most popular of Florida's many beautiful beaches c) a huge income source for the Miami Dade Park system and d) legally clothing optional!<MORE>

​Cypress Cove Nudist ResortThe Orlando area's most peaceful, welcoming and natural resortBy Steven Skelley and Thomas RoutzongWhether you are a first-time nudist or a lifelong naturist, this upscale yet laid-back 300-acre property just minutes from metro Orlando is a favorite destination of nudists and naturists from around the world. <MORE>

Retire Abroad? Think Real Hard! is a must-read book for anyone who is thinking about retiring to a foreign country. TV shows and magazines make it look easy to sell everything, pack a suitcase and show up in some exotic country where retirees can live less expensively happily ever after. But the reality is that it takes a lot of time and effort to divest oneself of a lifetime of accumulated possessions. Buy it now on AMAZON!